Golden Palace, Turin

The Golden Palace Hotel is the only 5 star establishment in Turin, located within the prestigious Palazzo Toro which is regarded as one of the most important examples of period architecture in the area.

The Palazzo Toro underwent an exceptional reconstruction following the war using many highly skilled workers. During this contemporary update, the building was reworked in stone, windows were added and interestingly, the Palazzo Toro was the first of the people's palaces to instal lifts with automatic doors and air conditioning.

Decorated with fine attention to detail, the exterior is adorned with statues carved by Umberto Baglioni in collaboration with Giovanni Chissotti which symbolise fertility and abundance. The stonework is in grey stone from Lake Maggiore.

The fountain's three statues which represent the birth of Venus, placed in the large external area of the hotel were sculpted by Michele Guerrisi - a sculptor and art critic from Calabria.

The hotel has large dining rooms and a modern conference centre available for hosting business events.

The Golden SPA health spa is 1200 square metres and includes a reception area, boutique, swimming pool, relaxation area, waterfall and cold mist showers, Turkish bath, sauna, sunbed, treatment area and fitness area complete with Technogym equipment.

Parking is available on site for a price of 30 Euros per day.

The Golden Palace offers guests a wide range of accommodation options able to meet any needs that guests may have.

- There are 79 Superior rooms found in the Golden Two building characterised by warm beige, green and maroon colours. They include a Queen size bed, a direct dial telephone, a 25" flat-screen television with interactive service, TV On Demand, high-speed internet access, a minibar with an extensive selection, a safety deposit box, blackout curtains, and an en suite marble bathroom with a hairdryer, a scale, a magnifying mirror and a luxurious set of complimentary toiletries.

- There are 103 Deluxe double rooms measuring 33 square metres, 91 of which are in the Golden One building and 12 of which are in the Golden Two building. They are characterised by warm beige, green and maroon colours and include a King size bed, a direct dial telephone, a 32" flat-screen television with interactive service, TV On Demand, high-speed internet access, a minibar with an extensive selection, a safety deposit box, blackout curtains, and an en suite bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower, a hairdryer, a scale, a magnifying mirror and a luxurious set of complimentary toiletries.

- There are 12 Suites with luxurious rooms that include a number of comforts: 32" and 42" plasma televisions, blackout curtains, original works of art by Giovanni Lombardini, and marble bathrooms characterised by unique geometric designs.

The large Executive Suites are apartments enriched by works of art by Lombardini and marble sculptures by Manganelli.

- The Presidential Suite has a luxurious living room with origami-style wallpaper and a spacious sleeping area with a marble bathroom, massage bathtub and a sauna.

Rooms available: Superior Twin, Superior Single, Single Suite, Double Suite, Deluxe Single, Deluxe Double, Deluxe Triple.